New to Diabetes and Lap Band

[tink0527 0]

I'm having surgery Feb. 09. I was diagnosed with diabetes Oct.08. Nervous about the pain, healing and a possible higher risk of complications.

[carolynfletcher 0]

you will find alot of us have had or still have diabetes, myself I have a higher reading for my diabetes only if I eat something I am not suppose to eat like ice cream . as for the pain I got by with just regular tylenol and I am a big baby when it comes to pain. easiet surgery I have ever had and well worth it. good luck and GOD BLESS.

I'm having surgery Feb. 09. I was diagnosed with diabetes Oct.08. Nervous about the pain, healing and a possible higher risk of complications.

[terilynn112 1]

My diabetes is gone... well worth the cost of discomfort.... I feel so much more normal. I took two shots a day, now nothing.

teri

[worlfree 0]

Hi I'm new here, I have type 2 diabetes and take insulin 2x a day, this is exciting to here, I'm going thru 6mo supv diet starting this month, I'm praying I dont change my mind, just knowing I wont have to take insulin again may make it worth it. I also know that there will be rules that I must follow to be successful. I'm looking at everyones weight loss you all are doing great

[tink0527 0]

Welcome worlfree, I'm on server shots a day, I'm too hoping that the band will help me get over the need on insulin.

[favorite 3]

i too was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and on insulin 3 times a day. lap band surgery was no more of an ordeal than going to the dentist. i could not believe i had surgery. and i am off my insulin. and i can not even begin to describe how much better i feel. the lap band is a life saver, grab it.

[molinomama 0]

Presurgery, I was on 2 shots of Byetta a day, plus 80 Lantus at night. During my 4 day Pre-op diet, I stopped the Byetta and stepped down the Lantus to 5 the night before surgery. My post surgery diet is Clear Liquids for 2 weeks and during this time, he has kept me off the Byetta, but put me on 20 of Lantus each evening. My blood sugars are great. I just hope I lose enough weight during this period that when I move to soft stuff, I don't have to increase my meds. Of course, like everyone, my ultimate goal is no meds! :tounge_smile:

[iteachK 0]

I currently take 3 shots of byetta daily (2 from the 10 pen, and one from the 5 pen), and 1500 mg of glucophage (metformin). I also take lipitor. I have been wondering if I'll be taken off these meds before the procedure, or only after weight is shed, and labs indicate I can be done with them! Thanks for sharing, all!

[terilynn112 1]

I took just the byetta, and two shots a day. I'm off, have been since the day of my surgery. My surgeon told me that there was some damage the byetta would do to the band. Plus I haven't needed anything. My sugars, even after eating chocolate, is great.

Teri

[tink0527 0]

I just had pre-op testing today. The Dr. told me to go off of insulin when I started the liquid diet and to only take it if I need to. I'm soooo excited!! Could this be the beginning of something great???

[molinomama 0]

Prior to WLS, my diabetes meds were Byetta 5 twice a day and Lantus 80 mg at night. I was banded on 12-18-08. When I started my 4 day preop clear liquids, I stopped the Byetta totally and stepped down my Lantus from 80 per night down to 5 the night of surgery. After surgery, I was told to go back on Lantus 20 at night only. Then after 2 weeks, I went to 20 at night and 10 at noon. I am just finishing full liquids today and my BS's stay between 80-100. I am a little anxious to see what happens when I begin mushies tomorrow. I plan to stay as low carb as possible to keep my meds down as I continue to lose.

Good luck and let us know how it goes. :sneaky:

[hpygirl30 0]

Hi all!

I just saw my surgeon yesterday. I am excited to read that you are seeing the results of the medications being reduced. I am on 2000mg of glucophage, 3 shots of 10units of novolog at meals and 55 units of lantus at night. I am really hoping this will help me get off some of these meds.

I have to lose 10lbs before I can make the next appoint with the case manager but then I should be on my way.

Great info.

Thanks,

Tera

[baytownl5 0]

Way to go ladies I to used to be on shots No more

Weigt lose will stop most of your meds. or take less

Good luck to all.

[trishcruise 0]

Hi guys... I had my banding surgery Nov 18, 08... was on a lot of meds for diabetes. They put me on sliding scale insuling after the surgery... Started out ok... but now that I'm on regular foods, my sugars are going crazy. I was always between 80 and 120 with meds. Now I'm normally around 220 first thing in the morning and around 150 at lunch and dinner... then it starts going up again... Even when I've tried to take an extra insulin shot around 8 p.m. and a small snack... maybe I'll get to 100, which is great... but the next morning I'm back at 220 or so again! I'm very frustrated. I've lost 26 pounds since the surgery so far and this is not what I expected. I test my sugar prior to every meal and then take novolog, which I understand is a short acting insulin... But I'm getting worse, not better. I'm told that the more insulin I have to take, the worse my prospects are for losing.. and in fact seem to have hit a plateau since my first fill which was Jan 5. Does anyone have any ideas for me? I'm totally lost. :cursing::tongue:

[molinomama 0]

Sorry to hear about your high sugars. I have been banded now about 6 weeks and currently take 20 Lantus at night and 10 at noon, with a 25 lb weight loss. When doing the liquids only, I was usually around the mid 90s. Now that I am eating regular food I am trying to maintain low carb and keep to very small meals. My sugars after eating go about 135-170, and come down appropriately. I definitely do better when exercising. At this time, I am content to have my surgeon monitor my meds, but I think if I had problems like you are experiencing, I would be back to my endocronologist. Like you, the more meds I was on the harder my weight loss was. Good luck.